This footage shows a Russian assault team committing the cardinal sin of staying too close together, while a Ukrainian sniper works them over. This is reported to have occurred near Adiivka. Viewer discretion is advised.

While the specific units involved are unknown, this incident provides yet one more example of the poor training Russian soldiers continue to receive, which in turn makes them easy targets. Although the fundamental training given to standard Russian soldiers has proven to be unilaterally poor, one would expect some form of practical advice or common knowledge to have formed over the length of the war.

On the other hand, if no one’s left alive to teach what they’ve learned…

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Cole Simms

Cole Simms is an Air Guardsman, NASA enthusiast, police officer, and security contractor with particular experience in austere environments. Outside of work, he volunteers as a Stop The Bleed instructor for area schools. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and blends his knowledge and experience to write analysis for Funker530.

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